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Ultrasound Registry Preparation Seminar: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Course: DMS283

First Term: 2021 Spring
 Lecture   1.0 Credit(s)   1.0 Period(s)   1.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Intensive review of major content measured in the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification examination for obstetrics and gynecology.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe patient preparation and positioning for obstetric and gynecological sonographic exams. (I)
2. Describe scan protocol for sonographic procedures of the gravid and non-gravid uterus. (I, II)
3. Interpret ultrasound cases by evaluation of pathology, scan quality, and anatomy. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. OB/GYN applications
   A. Pelvic anatomy, physiology, and anomalies
      1. Normal pelvic anatomy
      2. Physiology
   B. First trimester obstetrical ultrasound
      1. Embryology
      2. Normal sonographic appearance
      3. Anembryonic pregnancy (blighted ovum)
      4. Spontaneous abortion
      5. Ectopic pregnancy
      6. Molar pregnancy
      7. Normal pregnancy with other pelvic pathology
   C. Normal fetus
      1. Position
      2. Anatomy
      3. Growth pattern
   D. Placenta
      1. Normal anatomy and position
      2. Developmental changes
      3. Membranes and cord
      4. Previa
      5. Abruption
      6. Mole
   E. Amniotic fluid
      1. Normal volume
      2. Polyhydramnios
      3. Oligohydramnios
      4. Testing/procedures (amniocentesis)
   F. Assessment of gestational age/maturity/well-being
      1. Crown-rump length
      2. Biparietal diameter
      3. Head circumference
      4. Abdominal circumference
      5. Long bones
      6. Other measurement parameter
      7. Biophysical profile
   G. Obstetrical, pathology complications
      1. Multiple gestations
      2. Maternal risk factors
      3. Intrauterine growth retardation
      4. Fetal death
      5. Fetal anomalies
      6. Coexisting pathology
   H. Gynecologic pathology
      1. Uterine masses
      2. Intrauterine contraceptive devices
      3. Ovarian masses
      4. Endometriosis
      5. Inflammatory disease
      6. Extra-pelvic pathology
   I. Patient care/preparation
      1. Bladder
      2. Supine hypotensive syndrome
      3. History
II. Scan techniques
   A. Patient preparation
   B. Patient positioning
   C. Equipment
   D. Scan protocol
III. Special cases
   A. Pathology
   B. Anatomy
   C. Scan quality
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 23, 2020

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